[Reader-users] aiming

[James Jolley]

Hi,

I agree with all that. I don't have any difficulties myself now but the 
first month of so with it - I was so close to returning it. When they gave 
me the training it worked grate but it's when your on your own with it. Now 
it is entirely different, I use it on CDs, DVDs, restaurant menus provided 
you can get them all in but I tend to make educated guesses of the areas of 
the menu that is important. For instance, deserts are usually toward the 
bottom. With the new 3.8.1 release it is a lot better at these things.

Best

-James-
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]" <powerst at dcpcepn.nci.nih.gov>
To: "Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list" 
<reader-users at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2007 12:40 PM
Subject: Re: [Reader-users] aiming


> David;
> Always put your document on a flat surface.  You want the camera to be
> able to take a distinct picture and if it is in your lap, it will not be
> flat and some of the print might be unclear.  Since I am short and have
> some muscular problems along with epelepsi, I find it easier tostand up
> while taking my picture.  This way I can raise the camera without any
> strain on my arms.  Also, after you snap the picture, you can place it
> on the table for reading purposes.  You do not have to keep it up in the
> air.  This is good for those who can not hold things for long.  My first
> few envelopes were not fully successful, because, as Jim G. sayd, I was
> to close and it only read part of the return and my address.  I need a
> lot of practice too.  Always put your reader in shooting mode before
> taking a picture.  It is easy to forget after changing a setting.  That
> was my first big problem, but after I got some speakers I solved the
> problem myself.  There is a lot to learn in this ausom device.
>
> Terry Powers
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: robert stigile [mailto:rstigile at sbcglobal.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 10:41 PM
> To: Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader userlist
> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] aiming
>
> Hello,
> My method for getting good pictures is to set the reader down on
> the page in the middle.
> Then raise it up about 16 inches, and the first few days, while
> you are getting used to it, use the field of view report, and
> when you have all edges visible, take the picture.
> After awhile, you will get a good feel for where to hold the
> reader, and you will become a pro.
> Good luck,
>
> Robert Stigile
>
>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>>From: "david bouchard" <davidb521 at gmail.com
>>To: reader-users at nfbnet.org
>>Date sent: Thu, 9 Aug 2007 21:28:50 -0500
>>Subject: [Reader-users] aiming
>
>>My name is David, and I have just gotten an Nfb reader.  But I'm
> having
>>some problems.  I don't seem to be doing very well at aiming the
> reader
>>and getting a good picture.  Sometimes I do, but sometimes I
> don't.
>>I've ordered a stand which will help a lot in scanning, but I
> don't
>>want to rely on that.  I've talked to a few people about aiming
> the
>>reader and they've told me things like sitting down, and putting
> the
>>paper on my lap and bringing the reader chest high.  What are
> your
>>suggestions for getting readable pictures consistently?
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